That isn’t the reason why and Aldi does follow this model of sourcing. If it didn’t, farmers would be delivering their produce direct to store - this doesn’t happen for any if the big supermarkets.
Instead Aldi uses modified atmosphere in many of its packaged items. Other supermarkets are also following this trend with prepackaged fresh foods.
Whilst modified atmosphere packaging improves shelf live and possibly food waste, it does come at a cost. I posted here why we avoid such packaging:
And Aldi currently don’t offer home delivery services in Australia.
